Authorities in Louisiana Asking For Help Locating 9th Avenue Armed Robbery Suspect in Lake Charles

By Evelina Rivers

Published July 25, 2023

Authorities in Louisiana Asking For Help Locating 9th Avenue Armed Robbery Suspect in Lake Charles

Lake Charles, Louisiana – Authorities in Louisiana are asking for help locating a 9th Avenue armed robbery suspect in Lake Charles.

The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office sent deputies to a house on 9th Avenue in Lake Charles, Louisiana at around 7:00 a.m. on July 24, responding to a report of an armed robbery.

Upon their arrival, deputies were informed by the victim that the son of his roommate, 25-year-old Michael E. Malbroux from Lake Charles, together with another accomplice, had entered the victim’s room through a window and threatened him with a gun. The suspects reportedly threatened the victim, taking his money, keys, and mobile phone before making a quick escape from the location.

Detectives tried to find Malbroux but did not succeed. However, after a more in-depth investigation, they managed to obtain an arrest warrant against him. Judge Tony Fazzio authorized this warrant, setting bail at $180,000. The charges levied against Malbroux included home invasion, armed robbery, armed robbery involving the use of a firearm, and illegal firearm possession by a person with previous felony convictions.

Authorities are asking that anyone with any details about the location of Malbroux contact CPSO at 337-491-3605.

The inquiry is ongoing and it is anticipated that more individuals will be arrested. Detective Barrett Savoie from CPSO Violent Crimes is taking the lead in investigating this case.

All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

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